Common use of Unit specialists Clause in Contracts

Unit specialists. In instances where specialty areas are being combined as a single unit, it is agreed by both parties that staff will be expected to care for all types of patients on the unit after the staff have completed the unit orientation and education plan. In instances where specialty areas exist as a single unit and are subsequently being divided into separate units, employees currently working on these units shall have the option of working in their desired specialty area to the extent that open positions are available, based upon clinical expertise and bargaining unit seniority.